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When Expectations Collide: Lessons from Two High-Profile Workplace Investigation Disputes

Workplace investigations often clash with expectations. Two Canadian cases reveal how fairness, transparency, and reality diverge, creating legal and human risks.

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When Workplace Investigations Fail: Lessons from Ford Canada’s “Patently Deficient” Case

“Patently deficient” isn’t just harsh language, it’s a legal verdict. An employer learned the hard way: ignoring motive and timing in workplace investigations can trigger liability under OHSA s.50(5).

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The Year 500 Bankers Lost Their Jobs: What It Teaches Us About Workplace Behaviour

Australian banks fired 500 employees for misconduct, harassment, compliance failures, cultural breaches. What does this mean for workplace misconduct worldwide?

Antonio Urdaneta
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Barriers vs Solutions: Rethinking Harassment Prevention in Canadian Law Firms

Sexual harassment in law firms isn’t just a legal risk. It’s a cultural fault line. Ontario reacts after harm; the UK mandates prevention. Which model builds trust, talent and resilience?

Antonio Urdaneta
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